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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.41, 816.89 and 270.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.41, 816.89 and 270.49 is: 405.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.41 : 816.89 = 270.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.41/816.89 = 270.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.41x = 816.89 × 270.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.41x = 220,963.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,963.29/544.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.88

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